The Black, Gay ‘Michelangelo of Detroit’ Finally Gets His Own Show
Out before the Civil Rights Era, LeRoy Foster created a mural that Detroiters see every day.
What Can One Gay Politician Offer the Ruth Ellis Center?
Rep. Mike McFall wanted to find out for himself.
Queer Things to Do: Meet Mercury Stardust, See Tove Lo, Plan for Mackinac Island Pride, Volunteer for Local LGBTQ+ Youth
As another summer draws to a close, it can feel tempting to lean into all that Big Pumpkin Spice energy emanating from your social media feeds. But before you
New State Budget Includes Unprecedented $10 Million Grant to Address LGBTQ+ Health Disparities
For the first time ever, the recently passed and signed 2023-2024 state budget will include an investment to address LGBTQ+ health disparities
Queer Michigan College Students Consider Safety On and Off Campus As New Year Kicks Off
At a time when state legislatures across the country have been presenting hundreds of bills attacking LGBTQ+ rights, Michigan has gone in the opposite direction [...]
Construction Begins on Long-Awaited Affordable LGBTQ-Friendly Housing for Older Adults in Michigan
Affordable housing has been a problem across the country for years and it can be especially problematic for aging LGBTQ+ people who, according to Rev. Dr. [...]
How GLSEN’s Rainbow Library Combats Censorship, Supports LGBTQ+ Students in Michigan and Beyond
Until eight years ago, the Muskegon County Career Tech Center where Lindsay Pulsipher serves as librarian had no collection of books for students to read. So
Michigan Is a Queer Sanctuary, But These Michigan Communities Missed the Memo
After the Democrat sweep that saw the party wrest control from Republican lawmakers last November, Michigan has become the center of new hope for a rebirth of a [...]
My Little Needle Tattoo Artists Affirm Every Client at This Queer-Run Plymouth Shop
At My Little Needle Tattoos in Plymouth, the staff invites clients in with open arms. The mostly queer team shares a mission to make the vulnerable experience [...]
Queer Erotic Art Show at Affirmations Showcases Senior Talent
A new art exhibit at Affirmations, Ferndale’s LGBTQ+ community center, has a unique focus: erotic art created by senior artists. Four artists from [...]
Queer Things to Do: Go to a MasQueerade Ball, Get Tickets for Greta Van Fleet and Affirmations Big Bash, Go Camping
It’s already been a long year, and you totally deserve a nice night out. It’s a good thing, then, that there are so many excellent LGBTQ-affirming [...]
Get Set for a January Vogue: Postponed Madonna Tour Back on Track
There was no lucky star in sight for ticket holders for the Aug. 5 Madonna concert in Detroit when the show was postponed after the singer suffered a health [...]
